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Tankers transfer waste water out of Porthleven amid emergency road closure

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Eating a Cornish pasty and having fish and chips at Land's End among most popular bucket list experiences

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Wetherspoon pubs tell parents with children they can only have two drinks

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Take on swimming challenge to fight diabetes

Drop in Cornwall pub trade last year, despite first national increase in decade

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Fewer callers sent to A&E in Cornwall by NHS 111 helpline

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Giant hole closes Porthleven road days before other route was also to be shut

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Tribute to former Porthleven coastguard and lifesaving champion

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The beauty spot where rubbish ends up if you flush it down the toilet

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Final decision taken on beach dog ban - and it goes against councillors

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'Impossible situation' in Falmouth station car park amid safety fears

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Royal Marine dies after training exercise on Cornish border

Celebrity chef spicing up desserts at Cornish farm

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Crash near popular garden centre blocking road

January resolution sees Truro woman losing eight stone in one year

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Town crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour

Drop in cautions and convictions for knife and offensive weapons crime in Devon and Cornwall

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Cornwall firefighters take longer to reach most serious fires as union blames cuts

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Penryn man jailed over "frenzied" drug debt stabbing

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City centre retailer announces closure date

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Parents start Crowdfunder to save King Charles lollipop lady

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Penryn scientist's paper shows turtles will keep feeding in overfished areas

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Mackrory welcomes boost to police funding

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COURT LIST: Suspended jail term for man who made dishonest statements

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Cornwall one of the safest areas, statistics show

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Three-car crash causing delays on main road near Penryn

Self-neglect and loneliness could be addressed with new role

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Northbound lane of Falmouth to Truro road closed after accident

Founder of Falmouth group has died at the age of 80

Falmouth woman's ashes spread high above Pendennis Point in spectacular send-off

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Bid to convert former Helston shop into a home

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Award-winning Gweek farmer hosts Cornwall Otter Award farm walk

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New wind turbine will power equivalent of 1,100 homes

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LETTERS: Councillors ignored public consultation for dogs on beaches

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Town's crime and anti-social behaviour issues can be raised by public

Packet Media and Local IQ launch new magazine - Cornwall Home & Garden

Man on trial for attempted murder in Penryn denies drug debt stabbing

"Bedlam" on main Falmouth to Helston road due to closure

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Penryn woman reunited with long-lost father after 56 years

Falmouth artist hosts workshop with alcohol-free cocktail masterclass

Badger TB vaccinations call

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Superhero rescuers release Joker back into wild after injury from ghost netting

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Helstonbury music festival gives away money in 20th anniversary year

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Prince Charles's Duchy of Cornwall in Helston play area row

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New trails are welcomed

Mass search of Falmouth Harbour by three lifeboats, helicopter and police

Trouble on the roads as lorry loses its load

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Hanging on (to) the telephone: Residents fight to keep 'crucial' phone box

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University helps to develop sustainable packaging for major company

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COURT LIST: Numerous driving offences

Dance teacher's dream trip to Blackpool Tower Ballroom - with two Strictly stars

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Oaten Plant Hire announces Fleet Replacement sale

Sixth court listing of Falmouth man's violence charges fails to bring a result

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Global superstar Diana Ross to perform Eden Session this summer

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Police Taser could have played "more than trivial" role in man's death, says doctor

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Decision on 'un-Christian' Catholic church homes bid

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Woman thrown out of courtroom after trying to give package to defendant in dock

Losing baby Maisie inspires couple to raise thousands of pounds for charity

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Family activity centre's ambitious project for plastic bottles leads to plea

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Falmouth band donates nearly £2,000 to local charities

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Charges set to rise in council car parks

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End of long stay parking in city

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National Maritime Museum announces 2020 programme

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Writing award with £6,000 prize open to submissions

Mental wellbeing groups invited to be part of memorial woodland project

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Mawnan WI members plan to "craft bomb" the village

Lifeboat crews deal with two vessels in trouble at the same time

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Airbase's sailors share skills with naval allies in the Middle East

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Man's search for answers after near-death experience in Falmouth sea

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Police hunt for man who may still be wearing handcuffs

Falmouth lifeboat launched after reports of girl in sea

Trevor Osborne to reveal plans for the future of Porthleven Shipyard

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Fashion brand's Truro store to close within a month

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Hotel to host its second gin festival

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Dog rescued by firefighters after falling down mineshaft

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Badgers and bike trails on agenda for first full council of 2020

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17 new jobs as Falmouth-based firm announces £1.8m investment

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Help is available on Blue Monday - the most depressing day of the year

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Would a tourism tax work for Cornwall?

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Mixed commercial and residential property for sale is ripe for refurbishment

The 20 crimes you didn't know you were committing (and if you've ever been drunk in a pub, you're guilty)

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Emergency services hunt freezing beach at 1am after person reported in sea

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Step back in time: Old adverts from the Packet in January 1995

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Sport

AS IT HAPPENED: Falmouth Town score five at home to St Blazey

Luke breaks Bickland Park duck as Town put five past St Blazey

Cattran's superb strike ensures 20th consecutive win for Blues

Westgarth hails 'unreal' winning goal in Charity Cup quarter-final win

PICTURE GALLERY: 33 photos from Falmouth Town's Charity Cup quarter-final win

Scott’s stunner sends Falmouth Town into Charity Cup semi-finals

CHARITY CUP LIVE: Falmouth Town beat Penzance after extra time of quarter-final

Falmouth Town prepare for fourth attempt at Charity Cup quarter-final

In-form Eagles are 'growing in confidence' - Falmouth RFC boss

Depleted Cherry & Whites suffer defeat to bottom side

Emily suffers defeat in Australian Amateur match play competition

Colin's late try seals Eagles' first away win in a year

Borough surrender half-time lead to lose third game in four

FANS GALLERY: 14 photos of Falmouth Town's biggest home crowd of the season

FINAL WORD: Falmouth Town 4-2 Torridgeside

In-form Reds put five tries past Crusaders to notch seventh straight win

"We can't quite put a run together" - Wendron boss bemoans Newquay defeat

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Brentford boss Frank thinks FA Cup replays are ‘killing’ the competition

Coco Gauff shows she’s made for big stage despite bowing out of Australian Open

Winks can’t catch a break with ankle

Utah Jazz beat Mavericks in 14th win from 15 games

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Coco Gauff falls to fourth-round defeat at Australian Open

Mikel Arteta keen not to burden Gabriel Martinelli with added pressure

Tyson Fury full of respect for Deontay Wilder ahead of February rematch

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Falmouth's adopted ship arrives in the Bahamas to help hurricane victims

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Letters

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National news

Boris Johnson: Britain will become global, trail-blazing country after Brexit

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Bank to make ‘knife-edge’ rates decision amid cut speculation

Netanyahu hopeful of making history during White House visit

Britons urged to leave Chinese province at heart of coronavirus outbreak

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Virus death toll in China rises as US prepares evacuation

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Holidaymakers can ‘travel as normal’ after Brexit

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Chancellor unveils new commemorative Brexit 50 pence coin

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